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A B A R T H 1 2 4 S P I D E R A U S T R A L I A N S E R V I C E & W A R R A N T Y H A N D B O O K
• Regularly maintain the paint of your vehicle with a product
purchased from the FIAT accessories range, or another quality
product.
8. USE OF GENUINE SPARE PARTS
In order to maintain your vehicle in ideal condition, as designed and
manufactured by FIAT it is strongly recommended to fit genuine parts
that are supplied exclusively in trade-marked boxes, through the official
FIAT/Abarth network of FCAA. FCAA accepts no liability for faults/
defects deriving from the installation of non-genuine spare parts or
accessories.
9. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Before being handed over to you, your vehicle has been carefully
tested and checked by the Manufacturer and Dealer, to make sure that
it reflects Abarth’s quality.
All vehicles require regular servicing. FCAA has therefore prepared a
service plan for your vehicle.
A regular oil and filter only change has been programmed for
intermediate distances of 15,000 kilometres or 12 months since the last
service, whichever occurs first. The first major maintenance service is
planned for 30,000 kilometres or two years from the date that the New
Vehicle Warranty begins, whichever occurs first.
In addition to the scheduled maintenance provided by your dealer, it
is essential to remember that the vehicle still needs routine care such
as topping up the level of fluids, checking the tyre condition for wear,
damage and pressure.
In any case, you are reminded that correct maintenance of the car
is certainly the best way to maintain its performance levels, safety
features, environment-friendliness and low running costs over the
course of time.
The service intervals recommended in this publication are predicated
on the use of approved PETRONAS fluids and lubricants. Should
alternatives be used, the service plan must be reviewed in accordance
with advice from the supplier of the fluid.
IMPORTANT
If there is a failure that can be attributed to lack of, or improper
maintenance, these costs will be the responsibility of the owner of the
vehicle.
Adequate maintenance is a determinant factor in lengthening the life
of your vehicle and keeping it in peak operating condition. FCAA has
prepared a series of checks and operations, that are described in the
